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Smoking policy: YesSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Dhulikel Mountain Resort: Dhulikhel, 1 nights

Type: Full Service Hotel

Description: Established in 1981, Dhulikhel Mountain Resort pioneered the Resort concept in Nepal. The resort rests on 20 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and is back-dropped by the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayas. Designed with an ethnic theme, the beautifully refurbished cottages are made from red bricks with thatched roofs to reflect the traditional village architecture of the region.
Located at an altitude of 1450m on the Arniko Highway (34km away) about a mere one hour drive from Kathmandu, you can find Dhulikhel Mountain Resort on the road to the Tibetan Border. The resorts proximity to nearby historical sites, rural villages, natural wilderness and one of Nepal’s finest rafting rivers makes it an ideal stop-off for hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking or just relaxing in the pristine environment.

Room amenities: All rooms feature attached bathrooms with solar heated hot water, room heaters, electric mattress, tea and coffee making facilities and most with sitting rooms. Views of the Himalaya and surrounding hills are a feature of all our rooms.

Smoking policy: YesSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Hotel Pedling: Thimphu, 2 nights

Type: Hotel

Description: Hotel Pedling has over 33 rooms with en-suite bathroom & hot shower facility. All rooms have wi-fi high internet speed & other basic amenities.
Located in the heart of the business and shopping areas of Thimphu, Hotel Pedling is one of Thimphu’s most popular hotels for international travelers- a superior first-class hotel built on “comfort and convenience” as its base.
The popular landmark Swiss Bakery is next to the hotel. The hotel is ideally located and caters to both business and leisure travelers, with modern contemporary design incorporating tasteful local art to provide a healthy and comfortable living environment for hotel guests with the highest expectations and standards.
A Buddhist Institute owns the hotel and all proceeds from the hotel go to meeting the daily expenses of over 400 monks at Gangtey Sang.

Smoking policy: YesSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Meri Puensum Resort: Wangdi Phodrang (Phunaka), 1 nights

Type: Hotel

Description: Meri Puensum resort is located on a small hill overlooking Khuruthang, the new township in Punkha. It is a family run hotel and offers 40 clean rooms with en-suite bathroom and hot shower facility.

Smoking policy: YesSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Tashi Namgay Resort: Paro, 2 nights

Type: Resort

Description: Those who visit Bhutan via the beautiful valley of Paro would find it hard not to notice Tashi Namgay Resort. Located on a rocky hill overlooking the Drukair airport and the pa chu river below, the resort would be one of the first glimpses of Bhutan for visitors to our small and beautiful kingdom.
The resort is set amidst five acres of lush foliage and sprawling green lawns and has 39 spacious rooms housed in 15 cottages and bungalows. Located outside Paro town, it offers a calm and peaceful environment that merges traditional Bhutanese and modern architecture in its own unique style that incorporates its concern for the environment as seen through the use of solar lights, wooden shingle roofing and mud walls. Tashi Namgyal resort is an ideal resort for vacationers looking for a calm and relaxing resort that offers an authentic Bhutanese ambiance along with all the comfort of a modern resort.

The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

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